Yesterday, the Brazilian Government announced that Brazil would allow visa-free entry for citizens of The United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan, effective on June 17, 2019 (until then, the current e-visa will be required). Last year, the government … [Read More...]
United Mile Play: Check to See if Your Account is Targeted to Earn Bonus Miles
United introduced “Mile Play”, a new way to earn miles with United MileagePlus® back in 2017, and the promotion appears frequently from the time to time. As I was browsing my United app, it looks like the offer is back again for targeted accounts, allowing … [Read More...]
10X Ultimate Rewards Points on Hotel Bookings Using Chase Freedom and Freedom Unlimited
The Chase Freedom Unlimited and Chase Freedom cards both have a permanent slot in my wallet. With no annual fees on either card, I enjoy earning 1.5x on every purchase with the Chase Freedom Unlimited and maximizing the rotating 5x categories each quarter with … [Read More...]
Trip Reports
Dad Post: Puglia on a Budget Using Public Transportation
Puglia, Apulia as some call it, is very special to me. Not only is it a hidden gem region located on the “heel” of … [Read More...]
Hotel Review: Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
In conjunction with my participation in the SPG Amex Fall Challenge campaign, I received Marriott points to use for a … [Read More...]
7 Things to Know About Park Hyatt Mallorca
I recently spent three nights at the beautiful Park Hyatt Mallorca. I had a behind-the-scenes visit to the property with … [Read More...]
Strategies
Booking Award Flights to St. Kitts
I've been dying to visit the Park Hyatt St. Kitts ever since it opened in November 2017. While the resort has previously offered great nightly rates including resort credits periodically throughout the year, I decided to redeem 30,000 World of Hyatt … [Read More...]
My Experience with Citi Prestige Trip Delay Protection & My Decision About the Card Going Forward
I've had the Citi Prestige since it was first launched in 2014, and it has been in my wallet ever since thanks to many of the card's compelling benefits, including a $250 yearly airline credit, 4th night free on paid hotel bookings (which has easily … [Read More...]
